Mover - Facilities Management

Texas Woman's University; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Texas Woman's University seeks a mover to perform manual relocation of furniture and equipment and assist with setup for events. Under supervision, duties include transporting and relocating items, assisting with tables and chairs, responding to requests from departments.

Requirements include completion of tenth grade, diploma preferred, and at least one year of related experience. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate pallet jack, forklift, power lift, dollies, two-wheeler, and a single or multi-line telephone.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Transports and relocates furniture, equipment, and quantity or bulk items.
• Assists with special events set up of tables, chairs, platforms, and risers.
• Responds to departmental requests for assistance with moving of items.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Pallet jack

Forklift

Power lift

Dollies

Two-wheeler

Phone handling

Communication

Customer relations

Safety awareness

Education

Completion of 10th grade required

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Mover

JOB SUMMARY

Performs manual work in the transfer and relocation of furniture, equipment, and quantity or bulk items. This position assists with the physical set up of special events. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Supervisor, Warehouse Services

Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Transports and relocates furniture, equipment, and quantity or bulk items.
• Assists with special events set up of tables, chairs, platforms, and risers.
• Responds to departmental requests for assistance with moving of items.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Completion of the tenth grade required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One year of related experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license obtained a minimum of 3 years prior issued by the State of Texas and a safe driving record such as required to attain Driver's Authorization through the university.

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Ability to follow simple written and oral instruction.
• Ability to operate/use a pallet jack, forklift, power lift, dollies, two wheeler, and a single or multi-line telephone.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Exposure to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable. May be required to work in conditions including cold, heat, temperature swings, noise, outdoors and indoors.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.